FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 

Organizations:

The Torch & Torch 180

131 Mill St, Fowlerville, MI  48836

mobiletorch.org | torch180.org

For more information contact:

Kim Battjes 517-294-3228 

To make a donation for the auction contact:

Sue Bonstelle 810-360-3163

GOING ONCE … GOING TWICE … GOING ONLINE!

Online Bidding Opens November 26, 2020

For The Torch and Torch 180’s Virtual Reality Auction

Fowlerville, MI, 11/6/20 – The Torch and Torch 180 are excited to introduce an entirely new way to show support for these two amazing organizations:  At noon on November 26, the “doors” will open to the Torch and Torch 180’s Virtual Reality Auction, an auction that will take place on Facebook at https://fb.me/e/3fHsCVvou; simply type “Torch” into Facebook’s search tool to find the auction event.

The auction will run from noon on November 26 through 9:00 pm on December 6 just in time for holiday shopping and gift giving. This event promises to have a major impact on these organizations. Followers of the Torch and Torch 180 will be receiving an invite to the auction and are able, through the event page, to invite an unlimited number of guests, no matter their locale, to virtually “attend” and participate in the auction. Members of the public can also participate by going to https://fb.me/e/3fHsCVvou or searching for the event on Facebook.

Items up for bid include local business and restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets, jewelry, gift cards, skin care products, and hand-crafted items; there is something guaranteed for everyone on your holiday list.

Jump start your holiday shopping and support two great non-profits at the same time. All monies raised by the auction will go toward funding Torch 180 student scholarships & training and financing new food & catering trucks for The Torch. By participating in this auction, community members will not only be raising funds for the Torch and Torch 180, but they will also be supporting local businesses and aiding the non-profits to continue to help local residents in need dur0 ng the pandemic.

Torch and Torch 180 founders, Rhonda Callahan and Sarah Ruddle shared how they are hopeful this online format will bring important attention and support to the work of Torch and Torch 180, “Like everyone else, COVID-19 has impacted our organizations. We are so thankful for all the supporters we have, and just love the collaboration between our organizations for this auction. This virtual event will allow people to participate virtually in an event that will very much touch the reality of the difficult financial times we are in, and will help us to keep moving forward.” 

Everyone is welcome to browse, shop, or just drop by and sign our guest book to show their support for the Torch and Torch 180 on the Facebook Virtual Reality Auction event. Bidding begins at noon on November 26; items will be awarded to the highest bidders as of 9:00pm on December 6. Visit the event page repeatedly and bid often! Every bid is a WIN for TWO non-profits! Beginning December 7, items will be available for pick-up or shipping will be available for an additional cost.

Donations of items and services for the auction are being accepted through 11/25 – interested persons or businesses should contact Sue at 810-360-3163. The Torch and Torch 180 rely on the generosity of others to continue their missions to serve our community.

For more information or to donate online, visit mobiletorch.org and torch180.org

About The Torch:

Since its start in 2012, The Torch has been serving Livingston County in a new and refreshing way, by utilizing a mobile food truck to cook and serve freshly prepared meals free of charge. The Torch guarantees that every cent donated goes back into the organization to be used to serve the community. Each week the Torch food truck visits neighborhoods with the goal of serving people with dignity and respect; they pride themselves on serving restaurant-quality meals and providing necessary groceries even during the toughest times, like living during a pandemic. The Torch founders, Rhonda and Sarah, are thrilled that to date the Torch has served over 200,000 free meals!

About Torch 180:

Torch 180 is a one-of-a-kind training center; they offer food service training in a state-of-the-art restaurant facility for persons with disabilities who seek gainful employment. The co-founders, Rhonda and Sarah have transformed the old Fowlerville library into the Torch 180 Cafe and

Coffee bar and have welcomed their first students despite all of the challenges of the pandemic. Torch 180 gives students real-life experience and practice in using fresh products and creating unique flavors. The opportunities they are providing for the students with disabilities is critical to potential lifelong independence!

For more information about the event contact:

Kim Battjes 517-294-3228

To make a donations for the auction contact:

Sue Bonestelle 810-360-3163

mobiletorch.org

torch180.org

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JOIN OLHSA’S VIRTUAL TRIVIA FUNDRAISER

Saturday, December 5, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m.
(Rescheduled Date)

Kick back and join OLHSA for a fun night of trivia. It’s family friendly and the winning team will be taking home prizes. But we know all participants will come out feeling like winners from this event by supporting local families!

Cost: $40 per player (includes 2 hours of game time, 5 different trivia rounds, chances to win prizes, & networking).

Register Online: https://www.olhsa.org/triviafun

Questions: Communications@olhsa.org

You’re invited to make the largest impact with your donation by giving on Monday, December 7th. Donations made on this day will be matched! (up to total matching funds available)

All donations raised from Matching Money Monday will go directly to help our local working families struggling to put food on their tables, keep their lights & heat on, and a roof over their heads!

Ways to donate:
Online: Visit www.lcunitedway.org
Phone: Call 810-494-3000
Text: the word MATCH to 50503
In Person: Stop by Livingston County United Way at
2980 Dorr Road, Brighton between 7am-7pm

For more information visit: https://www.lcunitedway.org/matching-money-monday-is-dec-7

Thousands of local families are helped through challenging times thanks to your donations! THANK YOU!

This will be a
6 week web series, held on October 7, 14, 21, 28 & November 4, 11.

It will
be hosted by Andrea R. Holzner Ph.D.c. of Alzheimer’s Integrative Wellness
Group and author of “Forgetting Eileen” and The Wisdom of Alzheimer’s.” The
series will cover topics such as: self-care, role reversal, intimacy, financial
and legal issues, hospice, loneliness, and more! 

This is made possible by the
Community Foundation SE Michigan – Ralph C. Wilson, Jr Fund.

Register today
by calling 517-546-9910 or emailing LeAnn@livingstoncatholiccharities.org